After I bade them farewell, Arton saw me out. I thanked him once again.

He looked at me and asked, "Who was that girl?"

"She’s from the Terrell family in Bourdamun. When trouble struck her family, she pinned the blame on me." I said. "She was no one important, so I didn't investigate her and just let her be.”

"Well..." Arton hesitated and looked at me.

I was sure he wanted to ask about Melanie.

I waited for him to speak.

“About Melanie… Do you have any news from her?" He couldn't hold back